With the latest research at IAUC on Spiritual Care Service Delivery in Healthcare Practices, healthcare practitioners—physicians, counselors, dental service providers, hospitals, and nursing home managers—will be able to integrate spiritual care efficiently for stronger patient outcomes.
Current Challenges in Spiritual Care Delivery:
Lack of Training and Awareness: Many healthcare practitioners lack formal training in spiritual care, making it difficult to identify and address patients' spiritual needs effectively.
Time Constraints: High patient loads and administrative duties often limit the time practitioners can dedicate to spiritual care.
Cultural and Faith Sensitivity: Navigating diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds can pose challenges for care providers.
Integration with Medical Care: Ensuring spiritual care aligns with medical treatments without conflicting with clinical protocols can be complex.
Resource Limitations: Many facilities lack dedicated spiritual care staff or resources, such as chaplains or training programs.
Patient Communication Barriers: Discussing spiritual matters with patients can be sensitive, and providers may feel unsure about initiating these conversations.
Evaluation and Measurement: There is a lack of standardized tools to assess the impact of spiritual care on patient outcomes.
In our upcoming workshop, researchers will share the latest findings, evidence-based spiritual care assessment methods from IAUC, and strategies for adapting these practices into your healthcare setting.
Chaplains, hospital pastors, Christian counselors, healthcare service providers, social workers, palliative care specialists, hospice workers, mental health professionals, integrative medicine practitioners, primary care physicians, geriatric care specialists, pediatricians, rehabilitation therapists, oncology care teams, occupational therapists, and dietitians will greatly benefit from this workshop.
